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Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with an optional paid cloud tier for faster batch processing.
Depositphotos' text-to-image tool that creates licensable images with model, aspect-ratio and style controls.
AI photo editor and enhancer (Pixocial) with upscaling, retouch and many one-click tools; free tier plus a 7-day trial.
AI photo editor for professional photographers offering fast culling, retouching, color grading, and batch editing.
Free, no-login AI tool that removes objects, people, text, and watermarks from images and videos online.
Free trial available
No public pricing
No public pricing
Free trial available
No public pricing
Free trial available
- ✦Free, open-source desktop image upscaling app
- ✦Multiple AI upscaling models for different image types
- ✦Batch upscaling of several images at once
- ✦Cloud version with 10x faster processing and unlimited storage
- ✦Support for large resolutions up to 512MP on higher tiers
- ✦Credit-based subscription plans with rollover
- ✦Text-to-image generation
- ✦Selectable AI models
- ✦Aspect-ratio options
- ✦Style presets (photography, art, auto)
- ✦Image reference upload
- ✦Licensable output
- ✦One-click AI enhancement of color, contrast and clarity
- ✦Noise and artifact reduction
- ✦Resolution upscaling
- ✦Category-specific enhancement for portraits, objects, scenery, pets and text
- ✦Post-enhancement editing tools
- ✦Web, mobile and AirBrush Studio desktop availability
- ✦One tool in the AirBrush suite (upscaler, restoration, background remover, face swap, video enhancer) under shared pricing
- ✦AI photo culling
- ✦Per-face portrait retouching
- ✦Color grading and background adjustments
- ✦Batch processing across full sets
- ✦Cross-platform: desktop, iPad, mobile, online
- ✦AI video retouching and gallery sharing
- ✦AI object, person, and text removal
- ✦Watermark and logo removal for images and videos
- ✦Auto and manual (brush/lasso) selection modes
- ✦Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP up to 20MB
- ✦Batch editing and background eraser
- ✦No sign-up needed for free tier
- →Designers and artists upscaling artwork for print
- →Developers wanting a local, privacy-friendly upscaler
- →Creators needing batch processing of many images
- →Users seeking a free open-source alternative to paid upscaling tools
- →Creating custom stock-style imagery
- →Generating art or photo-style visuals
- →Producing licensed images for commercial use
- →Iterating on visual concepts
- →Enhancing photos for e-commerce and social
- →Restoring old family images
- →Upscaling images for print
- →Edit high-volume shoots like weddings and events
- →Retouch portraits and headshots quickly
- →Batch-apply consistent edits
- →Deliver galleries to clients
- →Remove watermarks from photos and clips
- →Erase strangers from travel shots
- →Clean product images for listings
- →Delete text or stickers from memes